Cottonwood Day School serves 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Cottonwood Day School's student population of 140 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
The diversity score of Cottonwood Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Day School?
140 students attend Cottonwood Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cottonwood Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Day School?
Cottonwood Day School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Day School offer ?
Cottonwood Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Day School part of?
Cottonwood Day School is part of Cottonwood Day School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025I miss Cottonwood Day school so much it was like my home. I wish I could go back but now I'm in high school.5 10/10/2025My daughter and I really like this school. the staffs and the students are always nice to one another. it's the best school that my daughter as ever been to.5 10/10/2025Cottonwood is a good school to got to. You get to learn a lot more to get ready for high school. I miss this school a lot I wish I could go back but im in high school.5 10/10/2025this school is a great school....but one thing the native american indian club to go by there rules for the princess pageants...a runner-up cant keep the for her slef for another year..memebers of NAC needs to follow the rules and listen to the rules.2 10/10/2025I'm really disappointed with this school. I transferred my child because of the inconsistency of my childs assignment. When my child turn in her assignment, the teacher would misplace it or loses it. Then my child would have to repeat the same assignment. What is going on?Review Cottonwood Day School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I miss Cottonwood Day school so much it was like my home. I wish I could go back but now I'm in high school.
My daughter and I really like this school. the staffs and the students are always nice to one another. it's the best school that my daughter as ever been to.
Cottonwood is a good school to got to. You get to learn a lot more to get ready for high school. I miss this school a lot I wish I could go back but im in high school.
this school is a great school....but one thing the native american indian club to go by there rules for the princess pageants...a runner-up cant keep the for her slef for another year..memebers of NAC needs to follow the rules and listen to the rules.
I'm really disappointed with this school. I transferred my child because of the inconsistency of my childs assignment. When my child turn in her assignment, the teacher would misplace it or loses it. Then my child would have to repeat the same assignment. What is going on?
Review Cottonwood Day School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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